Highgate Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in London and is the final resting place of famous authors, musicians, poets, and philosophers. This may sound strange but I have a list of favourite
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During our second trip to London, we joined a Highgate Cemetery tour and we can't recommend it enough for architecture, history and nature lovers alike
Flossie Birdwhistle is the Turnkey at London's Highgate Cemetery. As Turnkey, Flossie must ensure all the souls in the cemetery stay at rest. This is a difficult job at the best of times for a twelve-year-old ghost, but it is World War II and each night enemy bombers hammer London. Even the dead are unsettled. When Flossie encounters the ghost of a German soldier carrying a mysterious object, she becomes suspicious. What is he up to? Before long, Flossie uncovers a sinister plot that could result in the destruction of not only her cemetery, but also her beloved country. Can Flossie stop him before it is too late?
Highgate hugs the edge of London's Hampstead Heath and is known for its leafy streets and Victorian cemetery. These are the best things to do in Highgate.
"Highgate Cemetery has some of the finest funerary architecture in the country. It is a place of peace and contemplation where a romantic profusion of
Last week I reposted one of my Wednesday Wander posts, in response to the fact that any sort of non-essential travel still looks to be some time away for most of us. I’ve decided to keep goin…
The Highgate Cemetery is a lovely hidden gem in London! What to expect, which famous people are buried there and where is Karl Marx's tomb!
Here are some truly extraordinary places you won't believe are in London. Castles, caves, and calm oases - all within our lovely capital!
This Highgate walk in London offers a free self-guided walking route and map for a tour of Highgate. It's a great area to explore.
London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.
"Highgate Cemetery has some of the finest funerary architecture in the country. It is a place of peace and contemplation where a romantic profusion of
Some might find the location creepy - but at least the neighbours are quiet. Ros Anderson explores an extraordinary home within Highgate cemetery
We had read about Highgate Cemetery and how it was an excellent example of a Victorian cemetery so today we headed there for...
The Highgate Cemetery is a lovely hidden gem in London! What to expect, which famous people are buried there and where is Karl Marx's tomb!
London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.
Highgate Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in London and is the final resting place of famous authors, musicians, poets, and philosophers. This may sound strange but I have a list of favourite
This list of unusual walks in London has free self-guided walking routes and maps. They'll show you hidden and mysterious parts of the city.
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My review of Highgate's East and West Cemetery and the guided tour which shows you the burial place of Karl Marx and famous graves like George Eliot
The Highgate Cemetery is a lovely hidden gem in London! What to expect, which famous people are buried there and where is Karl Marx's tomb!
Perhaps a combination of earth movement coupled with vandalism has led to the condition of these graves
Highgate Cemetery in London N6 is one of the group of Victorian Cemeteries known as “The Magnificent Seven”, The East Cemetery contains the grave of Karl Marx amongst others, while the West Cemetery features the Egyptian Gateway. NB - £5 from the sale of each print will go to the Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust. These hand-pulled screenprints are part of an ongoing series of prints featuring these wonderful London landmarks. Carefully printed by hand on white Fabriano 5 "Liscia" paper. Paper size 300x400mm, image size approx. 250x360mm NB. All Beyond Thrilled prints are carefully hand pulled by me, and I attempt to ship all orders within 3 working days. Please note that due to variations in computer monitors and the scanning process, the colours reproduced here may differ slightly from the colours in the actual print - in particular the orange version is quite a pinky-orange. Prints are generally mailed by a signed-for service and mailed in a cardboard tube. I make every effort to ensure your print arrives in pristine condition!
Skip the well-known stuff and head down London's smaller streets to discover some seriously weird attractions.
London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.
London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.
This Highgate walk in London offers a free self-guided walking route and map for a tour of Highgate. It's a great area to explore.
You can now explore the West side of Highgate Cemetery on a self-guided tour, here are some of the absolute highlights!
Highgate Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in London and is the final resting place of famous authors, musicians, poets, and philosophers. This may sound strange but I have a list of favourite
David Farrant was well known for his investigation into sightings of the alleged Highgate 'Vampire' - an entity said to haunt Highgate Cemetery in North London. Find out more about the case here.
